Hu Shuli grew up and studied in Beijing, where she proceeded to become an investigative journalist, founding her own financial magazine. A five month trip to the United States early in her career gave Shuli a more comprehensive view on journalism, shaping her belief that journalism should be free and objective. Hu Shuli currently serves as Editor-in-Chief at Caixin Media as well as Dean of the School of Communication and Design at Sun Yat-sen University.